Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
South America
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
not provided
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
Petunia
Common Name
Crocus
Petunia
In Spanish
Azafrán
Petunia
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Petúnia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Iridaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Petunioideae
Season and Care of Crocus and Petunia
Season and care of Crocus and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Petunia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Petunia is Neutral.
Crocus and Petunia Physical Information
Crocus and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Petunia are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Crocus and Petunia
Care of Crocus and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.